Without a doubt, the most prolific composer of the Modern Era is John Williams.
This legendary film score composer has written music for over 100 films and won five Academy Awards.
You might not know that he also wrote music for television (Gilligan's Island), musicals (Fiddler on the Roof), and four Olympic games.
And... of course you know the ...
Teresa Carreño was one of the most important women composers of the Romantic Era. She was also an accomplished conductor and pianist. To celebrate Women's History month and women composers at ALL times of the year, use these resources to teach your children about this famous Venezuelan musician.
A pioneer of American Modern-Era music was Aaron Copland.
Copland used traditional American themes and stylized them into a unique brand of American "classical" music.
A study of Aaron Copland is the perfect introduction to the Modern Era of music.
Copland's new and inventive style of music depicts the vast American landscape of the early-mid 1...
Classical Music (with a capital C) is defined as music composed specifically between the years of 1750-1820.
The era falls between the Baroque and Romantic eras and is characterized by elegant, stylized forms.
If you hear music spoken about in more general terms - "classical" music can then be any music that is in opposition to pop or folk music...
I've written before about the many beautiful picture books for children about composers and music. Having a variety of books in your home builds a sense of curiosity and interest in your children.
What happens, however, when our children get older?
Finding quality literature (in any subject area) can be a bit of a challenge. You need to look a b...
The Classical Era of music (1750-1820) contains pieces by the musical giants Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
The music of this time period reflects a sense of order and precision in the world at that time. Reason and logic began to shape thinking. It was The Age of Enlightenment.
Specific forms of music became prevalent; the concerto, symphony, a...
